The OFFICIAL Gustavsson Bluesmaster thread....

[CDaughtry]

Ok boys....let's get as many Bluesmasters as we can in one thread.:dude I'll start us off......

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10035/normal_JG12.jpg

[CDaughtry]

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10035/normal_JG3.jpg

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10035/normal_JG7.jpg

[kingsleyd]

Here's mine...

















...dang, it ain't here yet! :jo

[Guitar James]

All I have to add to this thread is, I want one. Or two or three.

[Don L]

When does one's thread become "official"? When he has at least two of something and loves to flaunt them? :D

[CDaughtry]

When does one's thread become "official"? When he has at least two of something and loves to flaunt them? :D

You are correct sir!:rotflmao I'm waiting on my fellow flaunter Matte to jump in too.....although he makes my JG collection look like a mere mortal's!:p

[Quinny]

Sorry to interrupt briefly.... but curious as to how to officially check out cost and wait time on these? I've mailed JG guitars (sales@jgguitars.com, being outside of the U.S.) a few times this year, never received a response.

Q.

[Don L]

I believe the current cost is $8500 US and the wait time could be as long as 2 years or more...

[Mike M]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/mmallady/DSCN0094.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/mmallady/DSCN0090.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/mmallady/DSCN0084.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/mmallady/DSCN0083.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/mmallady/DSCN0080.jpg

[kingsleyd]

When does one's thread become "official"? When he has at least two of something and loves to flaunt them? :D

Maybe if it's "OFFICIAL" it won't end up being nuked...

[Dave Orban]

You are correct sir!:rotflmao I'm waiting on my fellow flaunter Matte to jump in too.....although he makes my JG collection look like a mere mortal's!:pYeah, but does Matte actually KEEP any of his guitars...? ;)

[rgsss14]

You are correct sir!:rotflmao I'm waiting on my fellow flaunter Matte to jump in too.....although he makes my JG collection look like a mere mortal's!:p


Kind request for a detailed comment on the guitar's tone.... this is probably posted elsewhere but if you could repeat it here that would be great. Thanks!

[CDaughtry]

Kind request for a detailed comment on the guitar's tone.... this is probably posted elswhere but if you could repeat it here that would be great. Thanks!

These guitars have, by far, the closest tone to a real Les Paul sunburst(from the 50's). They have all the desirable tonal features of a burst....the double tones, the hollow growl, the complexity of notes....all of those superlatives, which, when I see myself using them.....I get embarassed!:crazy

[Don L]

Forgot the note bloom... :crazyguy

[matte]

Yeah, but does Matte actually KEEP any of his guitars...? ;)i have kept ALL of my jos.

[matte]

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339711.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339725.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339739.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339749.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339759.jpg

[Pete Faragher]

Okay ......before I show my JG, tell me something.....how many Bluesmasters has Johan made. And......what does the serial number reflect? Is it consecutive guitars or year or what?


Now.....Let me just say this. Of paramount importance to me is how great this guitar sounds. It is THE best sounding guitar of this nature I have ever heard. Playability is also right up there. It is a dream to caress.
Myself and a few friends recently had a little LP/JG shootout. There were many types of LP's there. 50's,Historics,Non-Gibson replica's(well known builder's) and hands down this guitar was the clear superior. In terms of tone and playability.
Not to mention.......she no look too bad either

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/Petefaragher/DSC01016.jpg

One thing I love about it visually is the on/off flame. As you can see in the above picture it is very....ON
Here is one off the ...OFF pix

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/Petefaragher/DSC00992.jpg

For those of you that have not seen one in the flesh, here is a rare shot of the heel. Makes for easy playing way up high....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/Petefaragher/DSC01021.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/Petefaragher/DSC01009.jpg



All I can say in conclusion is.....Since getting this guitar I have played more. Taken this baby to every gig. Which is really what it is all about...isn't it????

cheers
Pete

[Luca Z]

I'm urious about scale lengths:
I have seen that JG offers three different scale lengths. How does this affect the sound, which one do you prefer?

Do the longer scale ones approach the 'bursts sound too, or is it true only for the short scale ones?

[wsaraceni]

These guitars have, by far, the closest tone to a real Les Paul sunburst(from the 50's). They have all the desirable tonal features of a burst....the double tones, the hollow growl, the complexity of notes....all of those superlatives, which, when I see myself using them.....I get embarassed!:crazy


out of your two which do you like better?


i actually got to hold one the other day. you can definately tell that the neck is very different than your standard les paul neck. im definately interested as i always wanted a les paul, but i cant get along with the necks on them for some reason. the one i held might be pictured in this thread, im not sure.

a few questions when ordering them.
1. are there any options
2. is there a current wait time
3. are they available in both stoptail and trem?

[v-verb]

Pete's JG neck feels very much like a vintage LP neck - I've got two 50's LP conversions and the JG's is similar to my 56 conversion.

[wsaraceni]

whats a lp conversion? ive never played a vintage lp. i think its mainly the square frets that i dont like.

[wsaraceni]

and since this is the official thread, i should post this cool review i found

http://www.ultimateguitargear.com/tone_party_reviews_jg_guitars.htm

there is a video on the bottom of the page. not the best quality, but it probably should be in the "official" thread

[Gazza]

i have kept ALL of my jos.

But prices haven't leveled off yet.:crazy

[CharlieS]

out of your two which do you like better?



I know which one I prefer.:dude

[matte]

yummy korina/charlie christian hums.
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/9398930/192471749.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/9398930/192471742.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/9398930/192471735.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/9398930/192471722.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/9398930/192471694.jpg

[wsaraceni]

is that a 6 string trem and a set 7th? dont know why i havent noticed it before. what trem is that?

[matte]

i thought the bridge pickup was a true s-c?
dt / spltrclhumbucker. dom rewound it.

[matte]

is that a 6 string trem and a set 7th? dont know why i havent noticed it before. what trem is that?gotoh 1088 with a floyd arm (thanks saul koll!).

[gassyndrome]

Do you do a lot of violining Matte? That volume control looks to be really close to the pickups there. By design I'm guessing?

Also, is it my eyes fooling me, or is the Korina JG thinner than the other ones shown in this thread?

Unbelievable guitars :AOK

[matte]

Do you do a lot of violining Matte? That volume control looks to be really close to the pickups there. By design I'm guessing? years of strat playing. the strat control layout just works for me.




Also, is it my eyes fooling me, or is the Korina JG thinner than the other ones shown in this thread?

Unbelievable guitars :AOK.5" carved maple top/1.75" korina back, just like a lester.

[57special]

Forgot the note bloom... :crazyguy

and "woodiness".
Not to be confused with "tones that gave me a woody".

[AJ Love]

$8500 is a helluva lot for a new guitar. But if these guitars really are the best "Les Pauls" made, and the demand is there, I 'spose that justifies the pricetag...

Do these ever turn up used? What is the used price generally?

I trust he winds the pickups himself?

[Neill]

Do you do a lot of violining Matte? That volume control looks to be really close to the pickups there. By design I'm guessing?

Also, is it my eyes fooling me, or is the Korina JG thinner than the other ones shown in this thread?

Unbelievable guitars :AOK

maybe a vol. pedal isnt in his signal chain?

[Neill]

$8500 is a helluva lot for a new guitar. But if these guitars really are the best "Les Pauls" made, and the demand is there, I 'spose that justifies the pricetag...

Do these ever turn up used? What is the used price generally?

I trust he winds the pickups himself?

wolfetones and others are in his guitars... the website says so

[AJ Love]

wolfetones and others

Interesting. Well, Wolfetones are great pickups. So, do these Gustvsson Bluesmaster's ever turn up used? I'm not in the market for one, but genuinely curious as to what an $8500 guitar sells for used!

[Fantom1]

I really need to take some new pics of mine.

[George Johnson]

... genuinely curious as to what an $8500 guitar sells for used! In this case, something close to $8500 methinks.

[tradarama]

I like the clarity on lower gain settings but I find them/the guitar to be a bit bright and less throaty on mid/high gain settings. Any suggestions?

[Don L]

In this case, something close to $8500 methinks.

If not more for those who hate to wait...

[matte]

I like the clarity on lower gain settings but I find them/the guitar to be a bit bright and less throaty on mid/high gain settings. Any suggestions?roll down your guitar's tone controls.

[matte]

my main dayme.
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/2138857/192606182.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/2138857/192606217.jpg
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http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/2138857/192606260.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/2138857/192606277.jpg

[hollowbody]

http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/...ing/guitar.jpg (http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/Gustavsson%20Twelve%20String/guitar.jpg)
http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/IMG_0503.JPG (http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/IMG_0503.JPG)

http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/g1.jpg (http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/g1.jpg)
http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/IMG_0326.JPG (http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/IMG_0326.JPG)

[Guitar James]

roll down your guitar's tone controls.
Hey Matte! Diggin on your guitars dude. Quick question. I see you list your
Mahogany guitar as your #1 what is it that you like tonally about it more than the Korina ones?

[matte]

Hey Matte! Diggin on your guitars dude. Quick question. I see you list your
Mahogany guitar as your #1 what is it that you like tonally about it more than the Korina ones?
different neck profile. more straty (based on the pickups).

[tradarama]

that Matte always has on his guitars?

[Pete Faragher]

roll down your guitar's tone controls.


EXACTLY !!!!
It's funny how I totally have rediscovered the use of tone controls with my JG.
I have Voodoos in mine also. And I love them for the same reasons tradearama is not happy with them. There is a world of tone all along the taper of your tone control.

Cheers
Pete

[lhallam]

Interesting. Well, Wolfetones are great pickups. So, do these Gustvsson Bluesmaster's ever turn up used? I'm not in the market for one, but genuinely curious as to what an $8500 guitar sells for used!

I think it was the first or second one he made that went for ca $12,000 on TGP.

[AJ Love]

I think it was the first or second one he made that went for ca $12,000 on TGP.

Wow!!!!! That's really amazing...

[slipbeer]

I've got one...as wallpaper on my laptop. It dethroned a 59 burst, FWIW.

[johan]

I heard he's using the Wolfetone Legends at the moment. Anyone tried them?

I'm not JG, just johan...unfortunately ;)

[John Bell]

I gotta stay away from this thread. I guess if I ever hit the jackpot one would be near the top of my list of "things" to own.

[gassyndrome]

http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/...ing/guitar.jpg (http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/Gustavsson%20Twelve%20String/guitar.jpg)
http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/IMG_0503.JPG (http://www.pg.gilroyware.com/photos/IMG_0503.JPG)

[/URL]
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Was this the one sold through the emporium by RChevron? Congrats, thats a real beauty. :AOK

Is it the photos or is actually a much darker burst than Matte's and all the others?

[wsaraceni]

i think thats a tiger eye burst one

[hollowbody]

Johan called this one his "tobacco burst".
I bought the guitar direct from him not through TGP.
It has Holmes pickups and a very complex voice.

[gassyndrome]

Cool! Looks great, and I hope you enjoy it :)

[tubeinmyhead]

Newby here weighin' in.

I've got two Jo's, an 03' with P90's (it's shown to the right on Johan's web page) I bought it new, and an 04' with Seth Lovers I bought used. (I've since put a 59' in the bridge, but the SL STAYS in the neck!) Suffice it to say I paid more for the used 04' than the new 03'.

I had been looking for a LP style P90 guitar forever and had played so many guitars that I thought I'd never find one. I was at Wildwood playing some really fine P90 instruments - none inspiring enough for me to even considering a purchase. Steve said, oh man I got the guitar for you, out came the P90 Jo (seymour antiquities) and 30 minutes later I made the decision to part with waymore cash than I had ever thrown at a guitar.

You guys think the HB's are something (and they are!) you should hear one with the 90's..... absolutely stunning.:AOK

[Pete Faragher]

Newby here weighin' in.

I've got two Jo's, an 03' with P90's (it's shown to the right on Johan's web page) I bought it new, and an 04' with Seth Lovers I bought used. (I've since put a 59' in the bridge, but the SL STAYS in the neck!) Suffice it to say I paid more for the used 04' than the new 03'.

I had been looking for a LP style P90 guitar forever and had played so many guitars that I thought I'd never find one. I was at Wildwood playing some really fine P90 instruments - none inspiring enough for me to even considering a purchase. Steve said, oh man I got the guitar for you, out came the P90 Jo (seymour antiquities) and 30 minutes later I made the decision to part with waymore cash than I had ever thrown at a guitar.

You guys think the HB's are something (and they are!) you should hear one with the 90's..... absolutely stunning.:AOK


I love my JG... but........the P-90 one you are talking about has always turned my crank beyond all others I've seen. And now to hear it is sonically fab (did I really expect it to be otherwise?) just kills me. Makes me want to order one. but I don't think I could stand the 3 year wait :messedup and the price tag 3 years from now. which will probably be about $130,000.00

Pete

[Pete Faragher]

Okay ......before I show my JG, tell me something.....how many Bluesmasters has Johan made. And......what does the serial number reflect? Is it consecutive guitars or year or what?



Okay I'll ask again. Does anyone know know what the serial number reflects and how many Bluesmasters have been made???
I asked Matte in a private email and I didn't get a response so I guess he doesn't know. Maybe Steve from Wildwood? He brought them into the US no? I have been told two radically different stories. The first was that mine was among the first 200. The second was that there have been no more than 50 made.
Lets find out what that serial number represents.

Pete

[tubeinmyhead]

Hey Pete,

I asked JG the same question. the answer is quite simple. the last two numbers represent the year, the first numbers represent the sequential production. ie, if the guitar said something like... 9303.... it would be the 93rd guitar ever produced and it was tagged in 2003.

BTW. if the P90 JO ever went to 130k it would NOT be for sale..... guitars like this really are fodder for an AMEX tag line.....ie, shuttle trip to venus, ...$1.5b, jamming on Venus with (pick one)EC, EJ, Stevie, etc... $2.4b, doing it with your Jo..... priceless.....

(however.... you come up with a 'b' and the Jo is yours) :JAM :D

[Pete Faragher]

(however.... you come up with a 'b' and the Jo is yours) :JAM :D

To quote Jackie Rogers Jr...... "Good Lord man,,,,I've got that on me."

But seriously, thanks for the serial number info. I'm going to read mine right now.

[wsaraceni]

anyone know where in sweden jg's shop is. a friend of mine visits sweden every two years and was wondering.

[GTRWill]

Gustavsson ! Anyone ever decides on selling one of these.....remember me please. I seriously want one! Thank you!!

Will

[Ville]

anyone know where in sweden jg's shop is. a friend of mine visits sweden every two years and was wondering.

It's about five minutes from my apartment, in the south of sweden, town called malmoe ( the third biggest city in sweden)

[gassyndrome]

It's about five minutes from my apartment, in the south of sweden, town called malmoe ( the third biggest city in sweden)

Thats where they make Elmwood amps too right? Must be a great sounding city :AOK


http://www.ispmusica.com/img/articulos/n71_01.jpg

[enharmonic]

I wish I could afford one. They are beautiful.

[Ville]

Thats where they make Elmwood amps too right? Must be a great sounding city :AOK


http://www.ispmusica.com/img/articulos/n71_01.jpg

No, Elmwood is made in Tanumshede, west coast in the middle of sweden, roughly a 5 hour drive from JG's shop in malmoe. But it's still cool to see such great talent (BJF JG and Elmwood to name a few) in a country as small as sweden. I think the population is around 9 million. And malmoe has about 900k

[johan]

Don't forget Yngwie! ;)

[sundaypunch]

my main dayme.

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/2138857/192606217.jpg



That thing is a freak of nature. And I mean that in the best possible way.

:BEER

[matte]

That thing is a freak of nature. And I mean that in the best possible way.

:BEERthat's my sig guitar. if i had to only keep one? this is it.

[tradarama]

You wanted thick powerful chords and notes? Think George Lynch or Warren Haynes ...I know they're not the same but they are in the ends of the extreme.

[matte]

You wanted thick powerful chords and notes? Think George Lynch or Warren Haynes ...I know they're not the same but they are in the ends of the extreme. wolfetone legends.

[wsaraceni]

matte, which ones of these fine guitars did you have at lark street?

[matte]

matte, which ones of these fine guitars did you have at lark street?
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339711.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339725.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339739.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339749.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339759.jpg

[wsaraceni]

awesome. perfect size for a new desktop background. thanks.

[CDaughtry]

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10035/normal_Blues5.jpg

[TaronKeim]

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10035/normal_Blues5.jpg

My kinda '69' :D

-TJK

[wsaraceni]

is that your '59? 2 very nice looking guitars.

[Mike M]

Anyone here own the Bluesmaster Goldtop? Love that guitar.

[phoenix 7]

My kinda '69' :D

-TJK

And my kind of porn!! Can it get any better? (OK, maybe a group situation with some 50's strats, ES-335's and Tele's thrown in....) :AOK

[Mike M]

Always liked this shot of the Bluesmaster.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/mmallady/r_storm_rambler1.jpg

[Blauserk]

Always liked this shot of the Bluesmaster.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/mmallady/r_storm_rambler1.jpg

That yours? Beautiful git. How old is it?

[Mike M]

Not mine. Just a great pic.

[wsaraceni]

sweet picture!!!

[FredW]

Always liked this shot of the Bluesmaster.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/mmallady/r_storm_rambler1.jpg

I think that one is mine. It is Bluesmaster #1, the first production Bluesmaster. It's the only one I have seen, other than Matte's, that has no PG. Here are some more pics. When I got it, there was an amazing burl PG in the case and I just had to put it on. Looks amazing with the PG on now. I'll take some more pics this weekend.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/bentleyf/JG2-3.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/bentleyf/JG2-2.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/bentleyf/JG2-1.jpg

[Mike M]

I love mine, but that top and finish is the best I have seen. Wanna trade?

[Guitarzan]

Do any JG's have a stop tail and tuneomatic, or all they all wraparound? Why?

[wsaraceni]

Do any JG's have a stop tail and tuneomatic, or all they all wraparound? Why?


all the ones i've seen have been stoptail. is there an advantage of the TOM bridge?

[Jack Briggs]

all the ones i've seen have been stoptail. is there an advantage of the TOM bridge?


The separate tailpiece can allow some overtones that the wraparound won't. Some (like myself) dig this phenom. I prefer that setup on my own Classic and Apollo models.

[wsaraceni]

a few more gustavsson pics i've seen on the internet...


a "black beauty"
http://pds.exblog.jp/pds/1/200603/23/31/e0053731_16515240.jpg

[Guitarzan]

While generally I prefer the tone of a wrap, they just don't work for me with the string gauges I use. For me, they will not stay in tune no matter how well set up or well intonated the guitar is. Also It just struck me as odd considering on the JG is straight out of the 59 paul mold but that. I wish I could check out the JG with my gauges, because I do much prefer the tone, and I've heard his wrap stays in tune killer.

[wsaraceni]

what string gauges do you use? ive heard someone describe it as telephone wire

[Guitarzan]

what string gauges do you use? ive heard someone describe it as telephone wire

13,17,26unwound,36,44,56.

[Jack Briggs]

Wow, who makes a set with 26 plain???

[Guitarzan]

I get them from GHS. Not sure if anyone else does.

[pompeii0]

How close are the dimensions of the body to a Les Paul? Is the only difference the cut away on the bass side or are there other subtle changes? Thanks!

[wsaraceni]

How close are the dimensions of the body to a Les Paul? Is the only difference the cut away on the bass side or are there other subtle changes? Thanks!

what dimensions do you mean? like if you layed it down flat? or the thickness of the woods. i think if you traced the outline, you'd be closer to a tele (which is good since it sits better on your leg when not standing in my opinion). i think wood thickness of the mahog and maple is the same as a paul though.

[johan]

Took this picture at a guitar show here in sweden in april 2004.

http://web.telia.com/~u42237675/diverse/jg.jpg

[waylon]

does anyone have anymore pictures of that Black Beauty at the top of page 7? That may be the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen. I love all the JG guitars I have seen though.

[wsaraceni]

does anyone have anymore pictures of that Black Beauty at the top of page 7? That may be the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen. I love all the JG guitars I have seen though.

i just found it on google. its in japanese http://psychede.exblog.jp/m2006-03-01/

[fretnot]

How much are these beautiful guitars selling for now? I know it is very expensive, but curious. And to those who have bought one recently, has the price been justified to you? Thanks guys.

[45BLUESMAN]

These look like nice pieces and I'm sure they are great players but I'm not a big fan of mixing body styles of guitars (ie:PRS). If I want to play a tele, I play a tele, if I want to play a LP, I play a Gibson and so on. Nice tops though. And I always say and believe that your music comes from your heart and hands, not the guitar and amp, they are the conduits for you to channel it through FWIW.:JAM Play on!

[wsaraceni]

These look like nice pieces and I'm sure they are great players but I'm not a big fan of mixing body styles of guitars (ie:PRS). If I want to play a tele, I play a tele, if I want to play a LP, I play a Gibson and so on. Nice tops though. And I always say and believe that your music comes from your heart and hands, not the guitar and amp, they are the conduits for you to channel it through FWIW.:JAM Play on!


but what do you play if you want to play a '59 burst?

[45BLUESMAN]

I play a GIBSON '59 burst when I want to play an LP, and when I want to play a tele(which I don't have as of this minute) I will play my DeTemple '52 blonde when it arrives in about another 2-3 months. And I do and will play them both through my TR Custom Reverb Sig head serial#66/TR 2-12 cab w/25W Celestion Heritage series greenbacks. They sound superb together. This is my conduit, if you will, for making my music. I'm sure you have what you like/need to do the same. Play on, brother.

[matte]

I play a GIBSON '59 burst when I want to play an LP, and when I want to play a tele(which I don't have as of this minute) I will play my DeTemple '52 blonde when it arrives in about another 2-3 months. And I do and will play them both through my TR Custom Reverb Sig head serial#66/TR 2-12 cab w/25W Celestion Heritage series greenbacks. They sound superb together. This is my conduit, if you will, for making my music. I'm sure you have what you like/need to do the same. Play on, brother.and then there's this:
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/9398930/192471749.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/9398930/192471742.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/9398930/192471735.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/9398930/192471722.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/9398930/192471694.jpg

[matte]

I play a GIBSON '59 burst when I want to play an LP, and when I want to play a tele(which I don't have as of this minute) I will play my DeTemple '52 blonde when it arrives in about another 2-3 months. And I do and will play them both through my TR Custom Reverb Sig head serial#66/TR 2-12 cab w/25W Celestion Heritage series greenbacks. They sound superb together. This is my conduit, if you will, for making my music. I'm sure you have what you like/need to do the same. Play on, brother.to the best of my knowledge, neither gibson nor fender offers a guitar with these specs:
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/2138857/192606182.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/2138857/192606217.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/2138857/192606248.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/2138857/192606260.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/2138857/192606277.jpg

[45BLUESMAN]

Just my personal preference man, I see you have yours. Enjoy.

[Pete Faragher]

How much are these beautiful guitars selling for now? I know it is very expensive, but curious. And to those who have bought one recently, has the price been justified to you? Thanks guys.

Lets make no bones about it. These are EXPENSIVE guitars. And I had to let go of some really nice pieces to be able to afford it. But in the end, I have a guitar that is worth more than it's material price. I'm not a LP fan as far as ergonomics are concerned. But I would always have one or more around. I would buy and sell LP's (conversions, Historics) looking for the sound and the playability that worked for me. I have finally found those things in this guitar. I currently own no Les Pauls and am not looking. That in itself makes it worth it....IMHO. Let alone how good this guitar sounds and plays.
Not bad to look at either.

[matte]

Just my personal preference man, I see you have yours. Enjoy.which is based entirely upon the specific needs of my particular muse(s).

[Guitarzan]

Hey Matte,

Whats the bridge pickup on the all CC guitar? Strat or p90 in a CC housing? How do the CC's sound for gain stuff?

[45BLUESMAN]

My point exactly if you read my original post. This is a forum where you can post opinions, is it not? Thought so. Have fun with your JG. Nice instrument, just not my cup of tea. If you haven't figured it out, I'm a traditionalist (old school).

[wsaraceni]

I play a GIBSON '59 burst when I want to play an LP, and when I want to play a tele(which I don't have as of this minute) I will play my DeTemple '52 blonde when it arrives in about another 2-3 months. And I do and will play them both through my TR Custom Reverb Sig head serial#66/TR 2-12 cab w/25W Celestion Heritage series greenbacks. They sound superb together. This is my conduit, if you will, for making my music. I'm sure you have what you like/need to do the same. Play on, brother.

those sound like great guitars. i play a prs santana brazilian as my main guitar, and i love it. i cant afford a real '59 burst, and have yet to find a new les paul that i actually like. are you saying you dislike the gustavsson because its not a gibson? or moreso because of the les paul in the teleish outline? id love to see a pic of the '59 if you could post one

[JofZ]

After playing mine for a couple weeks it has its own thing going on.
I prefer it to any of my Murphy's and it is nice to have tone knobs that work :RoCkIn

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/MPandJG3.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/Greclining.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGandMurphreclining2.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGGTO4murphCRUZ.jpg

[Guitarzan]

Nice! Bet it sounds killer with the MP!!

[JofZ]

Nice! Bet it sounds killer with the MP!!

Just silly :D

[45BLUESMAN]

You need to re-read my original post. I don't OWN a '59 burst nor did I say that I do, though I have access to 2 of them through a couple of buddies that I gig with that have no problem letting me play them when I need or want to. The DeTemple '52 set me back about $4k so I can't buy a burst at this moment, but intend to after I get over the hurt of the DT. I'm an old school player, thus I play old school guitars, that's all. I do own a 2001 1960 Classic LP w/Dimarzio Virtual Vintage p/u's and it plays and sounds incredible, a definite "keeper" from the production line. I did own a PRS at one time but sold it because it just wasn't my cup of tea. Nice guitar as is the JG Bluesmaster, just not for me. Again, read my original post.

[wsaraceni]

You need to re-read my original post. I don't OWN a '59 burst nor did I say that I do, though I have access to 2 of them through a couple of buddies that I gig with that have no problem letting me play them when I need or want to. The DeTemple '52 set me back about $4k so I can't buy a burst at this moment, but intend to after I get over the hurt of the DT. I'm an old school player, thus I play old school guitars, that's all. I do own a 2001 1960 Classic LP w/Dimarzio Virtual Vintage p/u's and it plays and sounds incredible, a definite "keeper" from the production line. I did own a PRS at one time but sold it because it just wasn't my cup of tea. Nice guitar as is the JG Bluesmaster, just not for me. Again, read my original post.


makes sense too. im also a big fan of the "old school" sounds of strats, tele's, and les pauls, but for some reason cant find a les paul i like. i have played a few nice VOS guitars but it was at guitar center and they were way too high on the price.

[45BLUESMAN]

I would never buy a guitar of that caliber from GC, overpriced for sure. I just got lucky on the 1960 Classic I came across. Don't stop looking. It took me over a year before this LP came along. I A/B'd with a '58 VOS plain top that was $2700 and could not tell the difference (the Dimarzio Virtual Vintage p/u's make a helluva difference). The Classic sounded as good if not better and I only payed $1300 and it has the slim taper neck that I like much better vs. the fat '50's neck on the VOS. Also the top on the Classic is plain in Honeyburst and has a better grain pattern than the VOS did. All in all, a great find for me. I still plan on getting a '59 burst, hopefully sometime in '07. Don't give up. There are great guitars out there to be had that people like you and me can actually afford. Good luck.

[lv]

Best looking guitars by far. His top wood is so realistic looking.

[matte]

I still plan on getting a '59 burst, hopefully sometime in '07. Don't give up. There are great guitars out there to be had that people like you and me can actually afford. Good luck.so you're ready to drop 250gs plus on a burst?

[45BLUESMAN]

Nope! more like $4500 on a reissue. Unlike some I have more sense than money and I actually play what gear I own. If you would have read an earlier post from me I remarked that I would not spend $8k on any make of guitar.

[matte]

Nope! more like $4500 on a reissue. Unlike some I have more sense than money and I actually play what gear I own. If you would have read an earlier post from me I remarked that I would not spend $8k on any make of guitar. a ri is not a burst. my confusion with this statement

I still plan on getting a '59 burst

is well founded.

[45BLUESMAN]

Whatever. It's good enough for me.

[wsaraceni]

for what it's worth, i have no problems with the reissues, although from your statement a '59 burst is what i was assuming you were playing as well. a r9 is definately different than a real burst to me anyways.

[matte]

Whatever. It's good enough for me.the guitar under the jg is a real burst (a 1959 burst and not a ri, to be specific). not an issue of semantics.
http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10035/normal_Blues5.jpg

[45BLUESMAN]

Nice piece. Good for you.

[matte]

Nice piece. Good for you.not mine. it belongs to another gp member. he has has a few.

[45BLUESMAN]

Good for him.

[matte]

Good for him.he started this thread. great human and cyberbuddy.

[45BLUESMAN]

Glad I came across it. I like the pic's on this thread.

[fretnot]

Where can you order one from these days?

[lv]

Where can you order one from these days?

http://www.destroyallguitars.com/pages/gustav.html

[bluesforstevie]

Anyone have a nice clip of the bluesmaster 59 with buckers?

[matte]

Anyone have a nice clip of the bluesmaster 59 with buckers? here ya go. straight into a uberschall/bone dry.

http://www.bogneramplification.com/Uber_MattH1.mp3

[lv]

here ya go. straight into a uberschall/bone dry.

http://www.bogneramplification.com/Uber_MattH1.mp3

nice stuff - did you spend most of the clip on the neck or bridge? what humbuckers do you have in yours?

[gassyndrome]

Sensational vibrato Matte - I'm sure you'd sound killer thru an amplified tin can, but I'm glad you keep playing these beauties and sharing all those purty pics! :AOK

[bluesforstevie]

here ya go. straight into a uberschall/bone dry.

http://www.bogneramplification.com/Uber_MattH1.mp3

Nice! Got a Fender amp you can play through? Totally clean? :AOK

[matte]

Nice! Got a Fender amp you can play through? Totally clean? :AOKall guitars on both clips
http://mattehenderson.com/Super100PL.swf
http://mattehenderson.com/ModenaPL.swf

[wsaraceni]

are those your sig guitar or the normal 6 string?

[Mark Kane]

Hey Matte, if you're taking requests how about "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree" in Bb please:AOK

[matte]

are those your sig guitar or the normal 6 string?
both/and

[Mark Kane]

if matte's taking requests,
i really wanna hear a medley
of popular indonesian tv theme-songs.....
..... but with •no• (ie, zero, zilch, zippo, NONE!) direct quotes from idjah hadijjah!
ok?
dt / spltrcl

ya know, that's what I really wanted to request but I wasn't sure of the spelling on indonesian and didn't want to take a chance on spelling it wrong

[wsaraceni]

if matte's taking requests,
i really wanna hear a medley
of popular indonesian tv theme-songs.....
..... but with •no• (ie, zero, zilch, zippo, NONE!) direct quotes from idjah hadijjah!
ok?
dt / spltrcl


there are tv's in indonesia?

[Chops]

ya know, that's what I really wanted to request but I wasn't sure of the spelling on indonesian and didn't want to take a chance on spelling it wrong

Good thing; it's actually spelled with a capital "I." Beter safe than sorry!

[Terry McInturff]

That playing by Matte is incredible! Matte, do you still have that Angela console?
Man, that is some guitar playing.

[matte]

That playing by Matte is incredible! Matte, do you still have that Angela console?
Man, that is some guitar playing.thanks for listening, terry! amek is long gone. g5 wtih dp/ableton live (ung#dly number of soft instruments/plugins) these days.

[Terry McInturff]

I dig that oozing track you played over! As for the g5, etc, I'll be thinking of you as I laborously drag tape past the heads tonight, wishing that I wasnt too lazy to get a modern rig.
Back to Johan!

[wsaraceni]

I think that one is mine. It is Bluesmaster #1, the first production Bluesmaster. It's the only one I have seen, other than Matte's, that has no PG. Here are some more pics. When I got it, there was an amazing burl PG in the case and I just had to put it on. Looks amazing with the PG on now. I'll take some more pics this weekend.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/bentleyf/JG2-3.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/bentleyf/JG2-2.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/bentleyf/JG2-1.jpg


i've had the pic of your guitar with the CARR amp behind it on my desktop at work since this picture went up. i really believe that that guitar, with that flame, and that finish is the nicest guitar ive ever seen in my entire life!!!!

[FredW]

i've had the pic of your guitar with the CARR amp behind it on my desktop at work since this picture went up. i really believe that that guitar, with that flame, and that finish is the nicest guitar ive ever seen in my entire life!!!!


Thanks Man

The cool thing about it is that it was 3 years old when I got it and the finish has cured and hardend. I was told that it was Johan's personal guitar and he sure broke it in!! It is a wonderful guitar. The first thing I noticed that I hadn't read about was that it has a twang to it that I wasn't expecting. It fits my style perfectly. I did put the pickguard on it, which is burl wood, and it looks even better now. I have a friend in town that is a vintage snob that saw it and thought it looked ridiculous!! Can you belive that!! He played it and couldn't put it down. I consider myself very fortunate to have this exceptional guitar.

[wsaraceni]

can you post a pic with pickguard. i tend to like them more without guard but these also look great with guards.

[57special]

Fred,
So, is yours one w/o the butt of the heel sanded down?

[FredW]

Fred,
So, is yours one w/o the butt of the heel sanded down?

I don't have it with me at the moment, but I think it is sanded down. It is angled to provide better access.

[matte]

jg's latest, going to a lucky gp member.
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13122141/211766443.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13122141/211766459.jpg

[Don L]

Cool!

[fretnot]

It seems like there is no way of even getting one these days...it's crazy!

[Shane S]

That Goldtop is SWEET Matte! Hopefully my JG will be here soon so I can post it in this thread.

[DestroyAllGuitars]

fretnot,

Everyone has an equal chance to get one. Fred W got one that is posted on this thread, 2 Teabursts were delivered in the past few weeks and I'm in the process of delivering the Goldtop, that Matte posted, to it's new owner. There are some back orders that Johan is preparing for delivery any moment now and a there will be another group of backorders delivered in January. After that, there will be the opportunity for folks to get a slot by simply being on the Gustavsson email list and replying when available slots are posted. There is no bidding and no selling and trading of slots as they are awarded on a first come first served basis with no deposit down. It's the easiest and fairest system and all you need do is participate and you'll have a very good chance of getting a slot and eventually a guitar.

[fretnot]

PM sent with questions. Thanks Cliff. :BEER

[wsaraceni]

that goldtop is sooooo cool. for some reason i like the p90s and goldtops but i wouldnt mind that one either!!!!

[enharmonic]

Love the goldtop. :)

[ssdeluxe]

wow !............................and wow !

[wsaraceni]

ive noticed some of the bursts go into a deep red color. and some just go yellow to a brown. but both seem to be called the same thing. what is the difference between the dark red ones and the brown ones?


here is a red example http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10035/normal_JG12.jpg
here is the "brownish" example http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/mmallady/r_storm_rambler1.jpg

[Neill]

jg's latest, going to a lucky gp member.
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13122141/211766443.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13122141/211766459.jpg
nice guitar... but im more impressed with the chisels. those dont look like tools you can pick up at lee valley.

[matte]

nice guitar... but im more impressed with the chisels. those dont look like tools you can pick up at lee valley.the chisels are only as good as the hands that are guiding them. believe that.

[Pete Faragher]

the chisels are only as good as the hands that are guiding them. believe that.

As are the guitars that adorn these digital pages. These guitars don't speak for themselves. And are no more than furniture if not played.

[wsaraceni]

As are the guitars that adorn these digital pages. These guitars don't speak for themselves. And are no more than furniture if not played.


some nice looking furniture on this board.

[Neill]

the chisels are only as good as the hands that are guiding them. believe that.

no doubt

[drezdin]

I liked the chisels too. The one with the flame maple handle looks home made.
I was also wondering what's in the mysterious bottle?????

[Robert1950]

Oh,.... Bugger! That is nice. My weakness for Gold Tops.


http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13122141/211766459.jpg

[57special]

nice guitar... but im more impressed with the chisels. those dont look like tools you can pick up at lee valley.
Er, yeah, those DO look exactly like the sorts of chisels one picks up at Lee Valley, if you put a few thousand hours of work on them. They ARE NOT the types chisels one picks up in your local building center, I'll agree, but Lee Valley is hardly that, unless they have changed drastically.

[JoeinLA]

Not to spam the thread or anything (let me know if I should delete this message), but I'm willing to pay current market rates for one. Maybe even a little more.

See my post in the Emporium.

Thanks.

Joe

[Ian Anderson]

Those look like a set of chisels I have that came from Norway.
I like the Japanese chisels the best. I have a few that are just amazing.

http://www.japanwoodworker.com/page.asp?content_id=2896

[JofZ]

I just got a new camera and figured the JG would be a perfect 1st shoot:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGanotherniceshot.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGniceshot.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGandStanleylaying.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGandStanleybacks.jpg

[wsaraceni]

I just got a new camera and figured the JG would be a perfect 1st shoot:


cant wait to get home to check out the pics. they dont show up here at work.

[monte]

wow...you're killing me! Great pictures of a great guitar!
Monte

[JofZ]

couple more:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGtailpeice.jpg

[JofZ]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGmineralfleks.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGbackofneck.jpg

[wsaraceni]

what year les paul is that?

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGandStanleylaying.jpg

[JofZ]

what year les paul is that?

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/JGandStanleylaying.jpg

That is Stanley one of the few Beauty of the Burst's that Gibson did in 2004. It has the real 59 serial number and a historic serial number. The program was stopped for many reasons the s/n thing being one of them. Stanley is on the cover of BOTB and this is one 3 or 4 that were made. They did a few Perry's, a couple one offs and then program was history.

[lv]

imo, JG's guitars are simply the best looking LP style guitars I have ever seen. Only guitar I've seen that actually rivals a real LP for looks. I'd have to sell pretty much all of my gear to get one - and I contemplate this all the time....

Anyone know of any other clips other than those already posted in this thread? Any owners in Illinois that might be up for a demo session :)

Any comments on the split coil tones? I would not expect perfect strat tones, but are they anywhere close?

Cheers

[CDaughtry]

imo, JG's guitars are simply the best looking LP style guitars I have ever seen. Only guitar I've seen that actually rivals a real LP for looks. I'd have to sell pretty much all of my gear to get one - and I contemplate this all the time....

Anyone know of any other clips other than those already posted in this thread? Any owners in Illinois that might be up for a demo session :)

Any comments on the split coil tones? I would not expect perfect strat tones, but are they anywhere close?

Cheers


My band had a gig last night, and I played my Bluesmaster all night. The split coils are VERY usable. We play several SRV tunes, and it served me well on every one of them. It's funny....every time I play the Bluesmaster, the other guitar player in the band says, "Damn that thing sounds good!":dude

[matte]

Anyone know of any other clips other than those already posted in this thread?

Cheers


here's a clip with my ramos cc korina bruisemonster>"63 fender blond bandmaster>bogner uberkab>609>motu 2408 mk III
http://www.mattehenderson.com/bndmster.aif

[matte]

My band had a gig last night, and I played my Bluesmaster all night. The split coils are VERY usable. We play several SRV tunes, and it served me well on every one of them. It's funny....every time I play the Bluesmaster, the other guitar player in the band says, "Damn that thing sounds good!":dude
i prefer the way(s) that my bluemasters sit in any manner of mixes to my lesters.

[wsaraceni]

here's a clip with my ramos cc korina bruisemonster>"63 fender blond bandmaster>bogner uberkab>609>motu 2408 mk III
http://www.mattehenderson.com/bndmster.aif


is that trem from the amp? one of the best trem tones ive heard yet!!!

[matte]

is that trem from the amp? one of the best trem tones ive heard yet!!!it sure is. phase shifting tremelo.

[wsaraceni]

it sure is. phase shifting tremelo.


that's killer. quick search on ebay's recently sold has one for less than a grand too.

[Blauserk]

Charlie started this thread as a way of collecting photos of Bluesmasters in one place. Here are a few photos of #142, one of the most recent ones.

http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10081/Body_on_chair_5.jpg
http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10081/full_(ish)_on_chair_1_sm.jpg
http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10081/Full_on_chair_5_lg.jpg
http://images.lilypix.com/albums/userpics/10081/Full_on_chair_9_lg.jpg

[Don L]

Nice outside today huh, John? :D

[Dave Orban]

Love that pickguard against that finish!

[wsaraceni]

Charlie started this thread as a way of collecting photos of Bluesmasters in one place. Here are a few photos of #142, one of the most recent ones.

nice. what color is that?



also, do they ship with the pickguard installed or off? im not sure if i visually prefer it with or without the pickguard.

[Blauserk]

Iced tea is the color. J of Z's is 141, which I think is also supposed to be iced tea. This is the first pickguard this color I've seen on a Gustavsson (or any guitar, for that matter).

They ship with the pickguard on, but I'm sure you could ask them not to drill the guitar and just put the pickguard in the case. Call me nuts, but even with that top, I like it with the guard.

[wsaraceni]

i think ive seen a similar pickguard on some acoustics but i cant say for sure. did you request that pickguard color?

[Ville]

So that's were the rest of my pickguard went.

Check out it's brother on another mother.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/strahed/Bild1069.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/strahed/Bild1068.jpg

[Old Tele man]

...the Gustavsson looks like what Gibson should've "grown" the original Les Paul into over the years.

...it certainly "looks" like a "better" Les Paul than some current models.

[wsaraceni]

...the Gustavsson looks like what Gibson should've "grown" the original Les Paul into over the years.

...it certainly "looks" like a "better" Les Paul than some current models.


i think it would be hard for gibson to source the materials of the gustavsson in order to get the quantity needed for the scale of their operation. getting the quality a little closer to that of the gustavsson, would be a step in the right direction though me-thinks.

[Old Tele man]

...just in case something accidentally didn't "translate well" in my previous post: I *like* the Gustavsson -- a lot -- even though I'm not very fond of LP's in general.

[talpa]

If I could afford the wait (I can afford "it") would order a "142" model - to the exact spec and top.

That is the most beautiful non-Gibby burst guitar I have ever seen.

Golden age indeed. Amps and guitars.

[Darby Crash]

Does he offer left-handed models?

[wstsidela]

price?

[matte]

price?

email cliff@destroyallguitars.com or
sales@wildwoodguitars.com

[wstsidela]

email cliff@destroyallguitars.com or
sales@wildwoodguitars.com

Thanks!! Cliff responded to my email and I'm giving serious thought to jumping into the JG pool.

http://poolcleaning.zupatips.com/splash.jpg

I'll keep you posted.

[Blauserk]

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13122141/211766443.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13122141/211766459.jpg

What's up with the bridge on that one? It looks like that bridge locks onto the posts Tonepros style. That so? Am I correct that that is one of the Pigtail bridges?

[wsaraceni]

What's up with the bridge on that one? It looks like that bridge locks onto the posts Tonepros style. That so? Am I correct that that is one of the Pigtail bridges?


i believe they are gustavsson designed/built bridges.

[George Johnson]

i believe they are gustavsson designed/built bridges.
I think he may have gone to the Pigtails lately.

[matte]

I think he may have gone to the Pigtails lately.stopgap measure. mine was delivered in the summer of 2006 and features the jg intonatable barstop, which i prefer to the pigtails.
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339711.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339725.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339739.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339749.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/192339759.jpg

[wstsidela]

Damn, Matte!! You're killing me with the pics of your Gustavsson. Is that your main guitar?

[kingsleyd]

Damn, Matte!! You're killing me with the pics of your Gustavsson. Is that your main guitar?

Nope... not enough strings, and the main one has a vibrato. Matte kept that one just because he didn't want the rest of us to have a crack at it! :drool

[matte]

my boy doc's jo know:
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/14591753/219202656.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/14591753/219202628.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/14591753/219202675.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/14591753/219202699.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/14591753/219202712.jpg

[wsaraceni]

cant see the pics here at work. is that his pink one from the website? or is it the other one from the website (looks like a bolt on with him in the pic)? cant wait to check out these pics when i get home.

[Thor]

It's interesting that Doc went with all 7 floating, while Matte has 6 floating and one fixed.

Matte - could you edumacate us on why you went with the bridge that you did on the bruisemonster?

BTW - not usually a fan of pink guitars but that is just beautiful.

Cheers,

Ed

[wsaraceni]

love the top on that one. especially cool because its not carved. i guess they call that a "bent" top if i remember correctly.

what do all the switches do?


matte, do you have any higher res pics of these?

http://www.jgguitars.com/pix/fuze015.jpg
http://www.jgguitars.com/pix/artist_doctor_know.jpg

[wsaraceni]

It's interesting that Doc went with all 7 floating, while Matte has 6 floating and one fixed.

Matte - could you edumacate us on why you went with the bridge that you did on the bruisemonster?




im guessing that he went for it for the same reason as mr fuze posts about his with a similar setup here.

http://www.guitarsessions.com/jul06/rockblues.asp

easy to retune for different drone strings. need an A, tune to an A, need a B, tune to B the rest of the strings dont go out of tune. etc.

[Bassomatic]

im guessing that he went for it for the same reason as mr fuze posts about his with a similar setup here.

http://www.guitarsessions.com/jul06/rockblues.asp

easy to retune for different drone strings. need an A, tune to an A, need a B, tune to B the rest of the strings dont go out of tune. etc.

Nice nod to Matte, too, as bringer of the JG flame.

[Thor]

Thanks for the post - that definately answered my question!

Cheers!

[CDaughtry]

I prefer a "titty" pink myself.....:)

[johan]

Pink, mini switches, 7-string, Floyd Rose...uggh
I don't care if that's an extremely well crafted guitar.

[matte]

Pink, mini switches, 7-string, Floyd Rose...uggh
I don't care if that's an extremely well crafted guitar.it wasn't built for you. doc (bad brains/mos def) loves it and that was all johan set out to do. doc was on leno. kimmel and letterman (w mos def, will calhoun, doug wimbish and bernie worrell) in 3 days with that guitar.

[fretnot]

That color is pretty rough...which is weird, because I pretty much like every color on a guitar for the most part...except that Gecko greenish color Gibson used on some of their Les Pauls, which looked liked vomit...apologies to anyone who plays a Gecko Les Paul, just my preference.

[wsaraceni]

it wasn't built for you. doc (bad brains/mos def) loves it and that was all johan set out to do. doc was on leno. kimmel and letterman (w mos def, will calhoun, doug wimbish and bernie worrell) in 3 days with that guitar.


was that recently or a while ago. i wasnt able to find video of it.

[mbrown3]

it wasn't built for you. doc (bad brains/mos def) loves it and that was all johan set out to do. doc was on leno. kimmel and letterman (w mos def, will calhoun, doug wimbish and bernie worrell) in 3 days with that guitar.

So because it's on TV means it's good? :)

You know that I know what you mean! Actually, I don't think it's that bad, and you're absolutely right that if doc loves it, that's what matters. To each his own.

[matte]

So because it's on TV means it's good? :) your words, not mine. :)

and you're absolutely right that if doc loves it, that's what matters.:dude

[mbrown3]

your words, not mine. :)


LOL, Ashlee Simpson has been on TV...ugh.

[matte]

LOL, Ashlee Simpson has been on TV...ugh.you completely missed my point. the guitar is being used by a guitar icon who actually gigs with it.

[mbrown3]

Yeah, I got that...my comment was tongue-in-cheek to my own comment, that because it's on TV it must be good. When Ashlee's on TV, it's STILL not good, LOL.

Incidentally, you still playing your Baker?

[CDaughtry]

LOL, Ashlee Simpson has been on TV...ugh.


Don't sell Ashlee short. Apparently, she has some "talents"......:D
http://www.funnyhub.com/pictures/img/ashlee-simpson-performing.jpg

[Zane]

here ya go. straight into a uberschall/bone dry.

http://www.bogneramplification.com/Uber_MattH1.mp3
Cool clip!

[mbrown3]

Don't sell Ashlee short. Apparently, she has some "talents"......:D
http://www.funnyhub.com/pictures/img/ashlee-simpson-performing.jpg

:p

:dude

[jda]

This thread is selling another Gustavsson :messedup

[Thor]

http://www.funnyhub.com/pictures/img/ashlee-simpson-performing.jpg[/quote]

I think that she is looking for somthing with a long neck tenon and hide glue...:crazyguy

[wsaraceni]

I think that she is looking for somthing with a long neck tenon and hide glue...:crazyguy:roll :roll :Spank

although im not so sure she'd be interested in 50+ year old wood.

[Old Tele man]

...although im not so sure she'd be interested in 50+ year old wood....but its well aged and seasoned, with a "timbre" all of its own!

[Jim S]

...but its well aged and seasoned, with a "timbre" all of its own!

And needs to be dressed with her G string.

[wsaraceni]

back on topic..... any new bluesmaster pics yet?

[matte]

back on topic..... any new bluesmaster pics yet?
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/223034446.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/223034459.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/223034479.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/223034466.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL898/463210/13007863/223034486.jpg

[CDaughtry]

When's MINE going to look like that Matte?;)

[Jerrod]

Matte,
Do those CC pickups mount in HB-sized route? Thanks.

Jerrod

[matte]

Matte,
Do those CC pickups mount in HB-sized route? Thanks.

Jerroddirect drop in.

[jda]

Wow. That looks incredible.

[lv]

stop. please! :) great looking guitars guys.

[Blues1]

I don't OWN a '59 burst nor did I say that I do, .................................................. ............................................. The DeTemple '52 set me back about $4k so I can't buy a burst at this moment, but intend to after I get over the hurt of the DT.


You may not have said you own a Burst, but you tried REALLY hard to make it sound that way.

And if $4k hurt, you aren't in the market for a real Burst:confused:.



Rob

[wsaraceni]

what about any non bluesmaster/bruisemonster pics. i can't seem to find a pic someone posted of a gold sparkle one. and it seems he made a few other bolt ons as well.

[6120]

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/6360/dsc0057firstef6.jpg

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5016/dsc0072tworj6.jpg

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5158/dsc0073threewf9.jpg

[George Johnson]

.
Man, what a pair!


Two thumbs up! :AOK :AOK


.

[George Johnson]

.
Cliff's the best!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/travels/JGfrontsmall.jpg

[6120]

Thanks George, I have Cliff Cultreri at www.destroyallguitars.com (http://www.destroyallguitars.com) to thank for hipping me to the Gustavssons early on. Cliff is is great guy to deal with and has the best ear for tone I know, he is also one heck of a guitar player. I can't say enough good things about the Gustavssons(and Cliff), the Burst has Wolfetone legends and the Goldtop has Wolfetone Dr.V with a low-wind in the neck and a coil tap. Thanks again Cliff!!!

[hollowbody]

http://pg.gilroyware.com/photos/Gustavsson%20Twelve%20String/IMG_0496.JPG



http://pg.gilroyware.com/photos/Gustavsson%20Twelve%20String/IMG_0494.JPG


http://pg.gilroyware.com/photos/Gustavsson%20Twelve%20String/IMG_0498.JPG

[sixkids]

Hey Cliff,

When is mine coming in , dammit ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

All The Best !!
Tom

[6120]

Cliff, When are the next batch due in?

[6120]

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1855/dsc0069oy9.jpg

[Blauserk]

love the flame on that, 6120. What are the serial numbers on those? Thanks!

[6120]

The Burst is 13406 and the Goldtop is 13105. They are both really great guitars. The burst weighs in at about 7.5 pounds and the goldtop at about 8. I had been waiting over a year for the burst(before the Gustavsson demand heated up) and heard about the goldtop comming up for sale, these things move fast so I jumped on it, best gear purchases of my life. I have received several emails about possibly selling one and I can say that these are keepers for me and will never be for sale, my last two guitars. They have really enhanced my playing and my life. If you are looking for one email Cliff at www.destroyallguitars.com (http://www.destroyallguitars.com) . He is a knowledgable pro who knows his stuff. I think he is the only source for these guitars from here on in.